The court said in its written ruling that as a non-US national, Assange arguably would not be able to rely on the First Amendment right of free speech
They’re flat out wrong. The First Amendment is a limit on government power, not a grant of rights to citizens. Assange would absolutely be able to rely on the First Amendment just as much as any citizen could. That’s the whole point.
They’re flat out wrong. The First Amendment is a limit on government power, not a grant of rights to citizens. Assange would absolutely be able to rely on the First Amendment just as much as any citizen could. That’s the whole point.